don't think even ICC understands Duckworth-Lewis method, says Mahendra Singh DhoniVirat Kohli’s Charity Ball event was organised with the aim of raising funds for the underprivileged kids.New Delhi: Whether it is a press conference or a public event, former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni seems to have mastered the art of getting away with tricky questions.Something similar happened at a Virat...

Confident India aim to seal semi-final berth against Sri Lanka – PreviewHaving pulverised Pakistan by 124 runs, India will start as overwhelming favourites against Sri Lanka, who looked in total disarray during their 96-run defeat at the hands of South Africa.London: A near flawless demolition of Pakistan achieved, India will eye another dominant performance to seal a semifinal berth when they take...

When Jos Buttler's outrageous six almost crashed into a cameraman during Eng vs NZ Champions Trophy tieHowever, it was a break-neck innings from wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler which pushed the total to 310. Buttler's 48-ball 61 knock included some of the most astonishing strokes.New Delhi: Resolute England, on Tuesday, became the first team to make it to the semi-final round of ICC Champions Trophy,...

Virat Kohli's charity dinner: Uncomfortable with Vijay Mallya's presence, Team India left event earlyA BCCI source present at the event confirmed that Kohli and the Indian team were "uncomfortable" due to Mallya's presence.New Delhi: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya was spotted at a 'charity dinner' organised by Virat Kohli's foundation, the reason for which isn't quite known, but the national cricket...

Pakistan's pride at stake against South Africa – PreviewYet, worryingly for Pakistan, there is the potential for an even more lopsided match against South Africa -- and that`s not simply because the Proteas are top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) one-day international rankings, while Sarfraz`s side are eighth.London: Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed insisted his side could bounce back in their...

Pakistan vs South Africa – Preview, Live Streaming, TV Listings, Date, Time, Venue, SquadOne more win and AB de Villiers-led side would become the second team to make it to the semis, however, the African nation have had the habit of choking at crucial moments and could see the Pakistani side banking on the situation.New Delhi: Sarfraz Ahmed-led Pakistan would aim to overturn their six-match losing...

ENG vs NZ: Eoin Morgan lauds 'outstanding' bowling attack as England seal semi-final spot in ICC Champions TrophyDefeat was made worse for Williamson when the International Cricket Council fined him 40 percent and his players 20 percent of their match fees for a slow over-rate during England`s innings.Wales: England captain Eoin Morgan praised his "outstanding" bowling attack after the tournament hosts...

Truth be told, Sri Lanka have often had the knack of winding up in the "easy group" in world tournaments. In years gone by, this has meant being clubbed with perhaps England and Bangladesh. They used to skip casually through the group stages, and would generally make a strong push in the back end of a tournament as well. Between 2009 and 2014, Sri Lanka made six ICC tournament semi-finals. Between...

Where in previous years, India's batting comprised the greatest threat to oppositions, their bowling has also turned up strong in this Champion's Trophy, and Sri Lanka captainSo far, India's attack has been unstoppable. They dismissed Pakistan for 164 on Sunday, but had also demolished Bangladesh, and skittled New Zealand in the warm-up encounters. The most they've taken to bowl a side out since arriving...

would be "nice" to knock Australia out of the Champions Trophy when the sides meet at Edgbaston on Saturday.England go into the match knowing they are secure in the semi-finals and inked in for a return to Cardiff where they toppled New Zealand. For Australia, their concerns are more immediate.There are scenarios involving a washout between New Zealand and Bangladesh and net run-rate where Australia,...